Abstract Objectives The Exercise and Self-Esteem Model is used as a theoretical framework
to describe associations between global self-esteem and physical activity, mediated by …

Purpose Physical activity is associated with an array of physical and mental health benefits
among children and adolescents. The development of self-worth/self-esteem has been …

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between physical self-perceptions,
moderate to vigorous physical activity and physical fitness in Estonian school children and …

The purpose of this study was to examine adolescents' physical self-perceptions and their
associations with physical activity using a longitudinal perspective. Utilizing data from the …

The present study examined gender differences and relationships of seven specific domains
of physical self-concept (PSC)(Strength, Endurance, Speed, Flexibility, Coordination, Global …

PURPOSE: To determine whether change in physical activity level impacts adolescents' self-
perceptions. METHODS: Using questionnaire responses from the Growing Up Today Study …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Sport participation is positively associated with indices of
adjustment, such as self-esteem, among adolescent participants. Less is known about the …

The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity and pubertal status
differences in the multiple dimensions of physical self-esteem of Turkish adolescents. The …

The purpose of the study was to test longitudinal (2 years across three occasions)
associations between sport participation (SP) and self-esteem (SE) across adolescence (10 …

This chapter begins by introducing theory that will set the stage for a review of current
knowledge of children's self-esteem development in the context of physical activity and sport …